Written By: Lauren York TOLEDO, Ohio – This afternoon, Centennial Mall became the grounds for a debate over reproductive rights. Members of the Foundation for Life, a regional advocacy group, gathered on campus to engage students in conversations regarding abortion. This prompted a counter-protest from student organizations, including the Women’s and Gender Studies honor society, Triota.  The day showcased a sharp contrast in messaging, visual aids, and perspectives. The Fou

Photo Courtesy of the Global Latin Student Union Written By: Brandon N-G TOLEDO, Ohio — The Global Latin Student Union (GLSU) is hosting its fifth annual Scholarship Gala. This year is the biggest yet, with a ton of activities planned. The gala features a theme inspired by the "famed city of gold", intended to reflect the richness of Latino culture. The event includes catered food from La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant and performances by local talent, featuring acts like El Coraz

Graphics Provided By The University of Toledo’s Theatre and Film Department Written By: Megan Matthews TOLEDO, OHIO – The University of Toledo’s Theatre department is putting on “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”. Performances will run from April 9-12th and April 15-19th and are free for students with a valid rocket ID. This musical is based off the book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan, and follows Percy Jackson (Joseph Schreiner), Annabeth Chase (Whitney

By: Juan Drown and Aidden Johnson   Lights out on Songfest 2026. The University of Toledo’s second-oldest tradition returned last Saturday for its 89th year with the theme being “Lights, Camera, Rockets”. Participants selected songs used in movies in accordance to the theme.  Songfest initially started as an intra-fraternal competition in 1937; over the decades, it has widened to additional divisions, for the sororities and other student organizations. Songfest is a shared c

Students gathered in the Student Rec Center awaiting BIG Event assignments. - Photo by Lauren York By: Lauren York TOLEDO, Ohio – While most college students may spend a Saturday morning catching up on sleep, hundreds of UToledo Rockets were awake and ready to work at 9:30 a.m. The Student Recreation Center's basketball courts were transformed into a room filled with high-energy chatter and volunteer spirit. BIG Event 2026 the largest service day of the year.  For a majority

Written By: DC University of Toledo students craving free food and entertainment have prime opportunities this week. Campus events on Feb. 25 and 26 blend snacks, games, and creativity—all open to the public and perfect for a midweek pick-me-up. Starting Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Rocket Fuel Food Pantry adds a healthy twist with its  Pop-Up Pantry  (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Gillham Hall), where free snacks will be available along with pantry resources. Swing by for a quick bite and

Photo Courtesy of Alexis Janiszewski Written By: Megan Matthews TOLEDO, Ohio – Live! From Rocket Hall is back for one last semester. Live! From Rocket Hall is a show that brings in local bands for a performance and an interview. The show is posted to YouTube and broadcasted on WXUT. Live! From Rocket Hall started as an independent study created by Trip Floyd, a media communication major, in his junior year. The show provides an opportunity to be a part of a student- led prod

Written By: Kayleen Cleavenger TOLEDO, Ohio – Competitive online gaming is on the rise at the University of Toledo, where esports is quickly becoming a fast-growing program.    What started as a student-run club has expanded into a university-wide esports program supported by Recreation Services, Information Technology, and Athletics. Esports lets gamers compete through organized online multiplayer video games.     The growth is fueled by high student interest, increasing nat

Written By: Laila Drummond TOLEDO, Ohio - The University of Toledo's Student Government elections are coming up. This is a long-standing tradition, so here's some notable information. Students interested in running for student body president must find an accompanying vice president to run with them. Then they need to meet with the student elections board. The student must complete this no later than February 16. According to Annabelle Welch, the Election Board chair. After th

Written By: Lauren York TOLEDO, Ohio - The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive at the University of Toledo on Jan. 29. They came with the goal to collect 45 units of blood and reached half of this goal two hours after starting.  The success of the blood drive couldn’t have come at a better time. Chelsea Benton, a representative for the American Red Cross, noted that the organization is currently facing a severe blood shortage; the need for types O, A negative and B negati